In Tuesday's league match, the host Westwood Cardinals basketball team scored a tight 55-49 triumph over the Mahwah Thunderbirds.

In their next game, the Cardinals meet the River Dell Golden Hawks (Oradell, NJ) in a Big North - Patriot match, on Thursday, January 4. Westwood will attempt to move on its 5-3 season record. The Golden Hawks enter the match with a 3-5 record after their 45-40 league loss to Ramsey (Ramsey, NJ).

With the defeat, Mahwah moves to 6-3 on the year. The Thunderbirds host Indian Hills (Oakland, NJ) to meet the Braves in a non-league match on Thursday, January 4. The Braves enter the match with a record of 4-3. Indian Hills lost 57-37 in their recent non-league match against Pascack Hills (Montvale, NJ)